新加坡国立大学

• 亲(tree; timber; intimate companion)ASSOCIATIVE
• 斤(axe; hatchet)RADICAL

Using an axe to chop a freshly picked tree creates something completely new.

• 力(strength; power)RADICAL
• 口(mouth; speech)ASSOCIATIVE

Adding uses strength and words to increase.

• 土(earth; soil; ground)RADICAL
• 皮(skin; outer covering)PHONO-SEMANTIC

The sloped ridge is the outer skin layer of the earth's surface.

• 囗(surround; enclose)RADICAL
• 玉(precious jade; gem)ASSOCIATIVE

A nation is enclosed land that contains precious treasures within.

• 立(stand upright; erect form)ASSOCIATIVE

A person standing upright on the ground with two feet firmly planted is the character for stand.

• 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE

A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.

• ⺍(two hands (indicating learning))ASSOCIATIVE
• 冖(roof; house)ASSOCIATIVE
• 子(child)RADICAL

A child sitting under a roof with two hands diligently studying represents learning.